Part3D BridgePart3D Bridge

From model to slicer
in one tap.

A lightweight desktop helper that connects Part3D on iPad to Orca Slicer, Bambu Studio, Creality Print, and more — no cables, no cloud, no IP addresses.

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Part3D Bridge sending model to slicer
How it works

Three steps. Zero config.

1

Download & run Bridge

Install the tiny helper on your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine. It sits in the system tray and waits silently.

2

Same Wi-Fi network

Keep your iPad and computer on the same network. Bridge announces itself via mDNS — no IP addresses to type.

3

Tap Send to Slicer

Hit Send to Slicer in Part3D, approve the one-time pairing prompt, and your STL lands straight in your slicer.

Under the hood

Built to be invisible.

Lightweight, secure, and automatic. Bridge does its job without getting in your way.

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Auto-discovery

iPad finds the Bridge automatically on your network via mDNS/Bonjour — no manual setup.

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One-click import

Send STL files from Part3D on iPad directly to your slicer with a single tap.

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Secure pairing

First-time device approval with HMAC authentication so only your devices can connect.

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Smart detection

Bridge automatically finds installed slicers on your system.

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Lightweight

Under 10 MB binary, under 15 MB RAM. Runs quietly without slowing your machine.

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System tray

Runs in the background with a tray icon — no window clutter.

Platforms

Runs where you do.

macOS 10.15+ (Apple Silicon) macOS 10.15+ (Intel) Windows 10/11 (x64) Linux (AppImage)
Slicers

Works with your stack.

Orca SlicerBambu StudioCreality PrintSystem Default